Program Information Program description and contact updated: 01/21/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: Mission Hospice and Home Care
Parent Agency Address:
1670 S. Amphlett Blvd Suite 300
San Mateo, CA 94402
Parent Agency Phone Number: 650-554-1000
Program Name: Social Work
Program E-mail Address: Estein.missionhospice.org
Agency/Program Website Address: www.missionhospice.org
Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements:
Anthony Lupian, Transitions Program Coordinator, 650-554-1000, alupian@missionhospice.org
Liz Stein, Social Worker, 650-554-1000, estein@missionhospice.org
Program Description:
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Accredited hospice and home health agency that provides compassionate physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care to patients at end of life with terminal conditions.
Interns will have a caseload of hospice patients, and may also see bereavement counseling patients, facilitate support groups, do community outreach as appropriate.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
Populations and Clientele Served:
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Patients and family members with terminal illnesses.
People from all socio-ecomonic and ethnic backgrounds, Veterans.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Individual and group supervision.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Interns will need to complete their documentation in a timely manner and it will be signed off by their supervisor.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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In-service trainings on multiple issues related to death and dying, bereavement and other related psychosocial issues.
Opportunities to work with Veterans and receive trainings on working with Veterans, End of Life Option Act, and other issues.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: _________Flexible__________________________________________
Hours preferred: _______9-5, but flexible___________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: ____
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: X____ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: ____ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:____ First-Year MSW: __X__ Second-Year MSW: ____X Second-Year Title IV-E:____
Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):
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Knowing a second language is always helpful, but not required.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: __2___
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
___X__ Fingerprint clearance
___X__ Background check
__X___ TB clearance
___X__ Other health examinations
____X_ Immunizations
____X_ A vehicle for placement related duties
Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes:_X___ No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:____ No: __X__
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes: X____ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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3,000 dollars, distributed over the school year.
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Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify:
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Agency will pay for some trainings. We reimburse mileage while on the job.
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STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS